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CV05 VJL

2005 Renault Kangoo

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,531 mi
Last recorded102,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Renault Kangoo78,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 VJL
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,531 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

towbar rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2019 102,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

towbar rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Jul 2018 92,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 83,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 67,428 miles

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable .......

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge .......

Fail 23 Jul 2015 67,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

front inner brake pads appear low , outers not visable .......

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge .......

Pass 24 Jul 2014 60,997 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,731 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 52,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,685 miles

both front wiper blades split

Fail 28 Jun 2011 29,678 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wiper blades split

nearside front tyre close to legal limit & perished

nearside rear tyre close to limit & perished

offside rear tyre close to limit & perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 12,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 7,603 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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CV05 VJL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 78,540 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV05 VJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CV05 VJL registered?

CV05 VJL is a 2005 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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